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Job Title: Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization & Partnership Development, KMFRI

Country: Kenya

Company Name: Kenya Marine and Fisheries research institute(KMFRI)

Starting Salary: Ksh 148,634 – KShs. 193,225 P.M

Apply on or Before: 29 Apr 2024

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Job Description

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Job Responsibilities

The officer's duties encompass:

i) Participating in formulating and implementing policies and strategies aimed at securing funds from diverse sources, including individuals, bilateral, multilateral, and private entities

ii) Identifying potential avenues for resource mobilization

iii) Evaluating and documenting fundraising gaps within the Institute

iv) Developing and refining fundraising tools to ensure they align with the Institute's objectives

v) Creating detailed project proposals to solicit funding for Institute activities

vi) Pursuing consultancy opportunities in marine and fisheries sectors to bolster the Institute's financial resources

vii) Facilitating partnerships and collaborations with research organizations and academic institutions through Memorandums of Understanding for joint research and training ventures

viii) Collaborating with partners to devise and implement activities outlined in Memorandums of Understanding

ix) Maintaining and updating records of partner support

x) Analyzing partnership databases to guide strategic decision-making

xi) Coordinating the development and execution of departmental work plans, budgets, and progress reports

xii) Ensuring efficient utilization of donor funds and adherence to project objectives

xiii) Providing training and mentorship to scientists and students on attachment regarding strategies for resource mobilization

xiv) Analyzing donor policies and consultancy opportunities to inform Institute responses

xv) Ensuring ongoing donor projects achieve expected outcomes and objectives

xvi) Enhancing the Institute's visibility through marketing efforts and participation in advocacy forums

xvii) Coordinating responses to calls for proposals and expressions of interest from various platforms

xviii) Engaging in internal discussions to incorporate Research and Development needs into fundraising proposals

Job Qualifications

Candidates seeking this position must meet the following qualifications:

i) Possess a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience, including at least three (3) years serving as a Principal Resource Mobilization & Partnership Development Officer or in a comparable role in either the public or private sector

ii) Hold a Master’s Degree in Commerce, Project Management, Corporate Communication/Public Relations, Community Development, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university

iii) Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Project Management, Corporate Communication/Public Relations, Community Development, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university

iv) Attain a minimum grade of K

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v) Complete a Certificate in Negotiation or Persuasion Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution

vi) Complete a Certificate in Resource Mobilization course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution

vii) Successfully complete a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution

viii) Demonstrate a history of excellent performance in prior roles

ix) Exhibit proficiency in computer applications

x) Fulfill the requirements outlined in Chapter Six of the Constitution